Espresso Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

 Espresso Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients :

    Dough:

1.         400g of all-purpose
2.         60g of granulated sugar
3.         1 tablespoon of fine instant coffee/espresso powder
4.         60g of butter (melted)
5.         180ml of milk (warmed)
6.         100g active bubbly sourdough starter
7.         1 egg
8.         1 tablespoon of cinnamon
9.         1/4 cup of water

        Filling:

1.         120g of butter (room temperature / softened)
2.         150g of brown sugar)
3.         1 + 1/2 tablespoons of instant espresso powder
4.         2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
5.         Ingredients for the glaze
6.         115g of cream cheese
7.         2 heaped tablespoons of butter (room temperature / softened)
8.         2 teaspoons of instant espresso/coffee powder
9.         1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
10.         250g of icing / powdered sugar
11.         1 tablespoon of heavy cream

Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add milk and starter. Mix until bubbly/foamy.
2. In a small bowl, mix water and instant coffee/espresso until combined. 
3. Add the coffee mixture to the large mixing bowl, and mix until combined.
4. Add sugar, butter, flour, egg, and cinnamon to the bowl and mix until combined. 
5. Kneed dough for 5 min.
6. Place the dough back in the bowl and cover for 8 hours or until doubled in size. 
7. Place the dough on a lightly floured workspace.
8. Roll the dough out.
9. Spread Filling.

(Option 1) Roll Then Cut

1. Roll the entire dough, starting at one side, tightly rolling until a long cylinder.
2. Using a bench butter or dental floss, cut into 11/2 pieces. 
3. Place rolls onto a lined tray.
4. Cover the tray with cling wrap.
5. Rest for 1-2 hours or until the second rise.

(Option 2) Cut then Roll

1. Using a sharp knife, cut 11/2 strips into the dough.
2. Tightly roll each strip. 
3. Place rolls onto a lined tray.
4. Cover the tray with cling wrap.
5. Rest for 1-2 hours or until the second rise.

Bake:

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F
2. Bake 20-35 minutes. (Check on them early).
3. Enjoy!